How to Play Push-Pin
Push-Pin takes the Royal Marriage concept and doubles the challenge. Using two complete decks (104 cards), unite the Queen of Hearts with the King of Hearts. See the Accordion family win rate context for realistic expectations.
Objective
Push-Pin takes the Royal Marriage concept and doubles the challenge! Using two complete decks (104 cards), your goal remains the same: unite the Queen of Hearts with the King of Hearts by eliminating all cards between them.
The name "Push-Pin" reflects how you're essentially pinning cards together and pushing obstacles out of the way.
Setup
- The Queen of Hearts (Q♥) is placed at the far left
- Two complete decks (102 remaining cards) are shuffled together and dealt in a row
- The King of Hearts (K♥) is placed at the far right
With 104 total cards, the playing field is nearly twice as long as Royal Marriage.
Rules
The rules are identical to Royal Marriage:
- Gap Rule: Select two cards with exactly 1 OR 2 cards between them.
- Matching Rule: The two cards must share the same Suit OR the same Rank.
- Removal: The cards BETWEEN your selected pair are removed.
- Double-Deck Twist: With two decks, you'll encounter duplicate cards - more opportunities!
Strategy Tips
- Embrace Duplicates: Every card has a twin. If you can't match one, its duplicate might be in a better position.
- Maximize 2-Card Gaps: Always prefer matches that remove 2 cards over 1-card removals.
- Scan the Full Row: With 104 cards, take your time scanning for valid pairs.
- Chain Thinking: Every removal changes the landscape - consider what new pairs it might create.
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